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Promotions Director jobs are open across retail, entertainment, sports, consumer goods, and media, at every level from senior manager to VP, with specializations in brand promotions, trade marketing, and event-driven campaigns. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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We’re Portland Media Group, and we’re hiring a Promotions Director to lead the promotions department for our eight radio brands.
This is a leadership role for someone who’s creative, highly organized and ready to turn ideas into events people remember. You’ll run every on-air and on-site promotion across our brands, from contests and remotes to concerts, community events and sponsor activations, taking each one from first idea to final recap.
You’ll work closely with our sales team to build promotions that deliver real results for clients and open doors with the business owners and decision makers they want to meet. If you enjoy big projects, tight deadlines and being part of a team that helps businesses succeed, you’ll thrive here.
You’ll work alongside our Director of Sales, Sales and Promotions Assistant and our Directors of Content from each radio brand to keep us front and center in the community. Our live events draw thousands of fans each year to raise money for local nonprofits and charities.
We’re what we call a Click, Visit, Call and Search media company. Our mission is simple: help our clients Get Wanted, Get Found and Get Chosen!
What we’re looking for:
3+ years in promotions, event marketing or a similar role; radio experience preferred but not necessary.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
Proficiency with WordPress, website management, Photoshop and Illustrator or comparable tools.
Experience running targeted social media campaigns.
Excellent communication and customer fulfillment skills.
Familiarity with vCreative, vPromotions and Aptivada/Audience is a plus.
A love of live and recorded music.
Availability for evenings and weekends as events may require, a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
What you’ll do:
- Plan and run radio brand promotions, contests, remotes and live events from start to finish.
- Build sponsor packages with sales team and deliver what was promised on air, on site and online.
- Host client events such as business breakfasts, VIP nights and concert hospitality that bring our sales team face to face with decision makers.
- Keep brand websites current in WordPress and create graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Run targeted social media campaigns for our brands and sponsors.
- Write contest rules and ensure FCC, sweepstakes and brand policy compliance.
- Manage prizes and fulfillment, the street team and the promotions vehicle.
- Deliver sponsor recaps with photos, attendance and results.
- Manage promotions budgets and vendor relationships.
What you’ll get:
- $49,000–$54,000 annual salary, based on experience.
- Health benefits, PTO, 401K and ongoing training.
- A creative role at the center of our brands’ concerts, contests and community events.
- A supportive team that wants to see you succeed.
- Career growth opportunities within Portland Media Group.
Every day is different, every event is unique, and this is a place that invests in its people. We’re committed to your growth, and if that sounds like your kind of opportunity, let’s talk.
Send your resume and a quick note to Barry Gabloff, General Manager at talent@portlandmediagrp.com. We can’t wait to meet you!
Portland Media Group is a division of Saga Communications and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Looking for your next career move?
We’re Portland Media Group, and we’re hiring a Promotions Director to lead the promotions department for our eight radio brands.
This is a leadership role for someone who’s creative, highly organized and ready to turn ideas into events people remember. You’ll run every on-air and on-site promotion across our brands, from contests and remotes to concerts, community events and sponsor activations, taking each one from first idea to final recap.
You’ll work closely with our sales team to build promotions that deliver real results for clients and open doors with the business owners and decision makers they want to meet. If you enjoy big projects, tight deadlines and being part of a team that helps businesses succeed, you’ll thrive here.
You’ll work alongside our Director of Sales, Sales and Promotions Assistant and our Directors of Content from each radio brand to keep us front and center in the community. Our live events draw thousands of fans each year to raise money for local nonprofits and charities.
We’re what we call a Click, Visit, Call and Search media company. Our mission is simple: help our clients Get Wanted, Get Found and Get Chosen!
What we’re looking for:
3+ years in promotions, event marketing or a similar role; radio experience preferred but not necessary.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines.
Proficiency with WordPress, website management, Photoshop and Illustrator or comparable tools.
Experience running targeted social media campaigns.
Excellent communication and customer fulfillment skills.
Familiarity with vCreative, vPromotions and Aptivada/Audience is a plus.
A love of live and recorded music.
Availability for evenings and weekends as events may require, a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 50 lbs.
What you’ll do:
- Plan and run radio brand promotions, contests, remotes and live events from start to finish.
- Build sponsor packages with sales team and deliver what was promised on air, on site and online.
- Host client events such as business breakfasts, VIP nights and concert hospitality that bring our sales team face to face with decision makers.
- Keep brand websites current in WordPress and create graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Run targeted social media campaigns for our brands and sponsors.
- Write contest rules and ensure FCC, sweepstakes and brand policy compliance.
- Manage prizes and fulfillment, the street team and the promotions vehicle.
- Deliver sponsor recaps with photos, attendance and results.
- Manage promotions budgets and vendor relationships.
What you’ll get:
- $49,000–$54,000 annual salary, based on experience.
- Health benefits, PTO, 401K and ongoing training.
- A creative role at the center of our brands’ concerts, contests and community events.
- A supportive team that wants to see you succeed.
- Career growth opportunities within Portland Media Group.
Every day is different, every event is unique, and this is a place that invests in its people. We’re committed to your growth, and if that sounds like your kind of opportunity, let’s talk.
Send your resume and a quick note to Barry Gabloff, General Manager at talent@portlandmediagrp.com. We can’t wait to meet you!
Portland Media Group is a division of Saga Communications and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in promotions director jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience planning and executing promotional campaigns
- Demonstrated ability to manage promotional budgets and report on ROI
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across marketing, sales, and creative
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, marketing automation tools, and campaign analytics dashboards
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
- Strong vendor and agency management experience for print, digital, and in-store promotions
Tips for Your Promotions Director Job Search
Quantify campaign results on your resume
Promotions directors are hired to move numbers, so your resume needs to show them. Swap vague phrases like 'led promotions team' for specifics like redemption lift, sell-through rates, or budget managed. Hiring managers scan for proof you can own outcomes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists promotions director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your pitch to the channel mix
A retail promotions director role and a live-events promotions role look similar on paper but demand different portfolios. Pull the two or three most relevant campaigns from your background and lead with those, matching the channel emphasis in each job description you target.
Build a one-page campaign teardown
Bring a concise case study to interviews that walks through a promotion you owned from brief to post-mortem. Showing your strategic thinking, vendor coordination, and results in one document answers the questions most panels ask before they ask them.
Target cross-functional scope in job descriptions
Promotions directors who collaborate with sales, retail ops, and agency partners are harder to replace. When reading postings, prioritize roles that explicitly name cross-functional ownership. That scope signals budget authority and faster career progression into senior leadership.
Negotiate with total comp, not just base
Promotions director offers often include performance bonuses tied to campaign KPIs. Before accepting, ask how bonus targets are set, who approves them, and what the payout history looks like. That context matters more than the headline base figure.
Promotions Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most promotions directors?
The companies hiring the most promotions directors right now include Gilead Sciences, Dentsu, and Toledo Walleye, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, consumer packaged goods brands, and entertainment companies consistently account for the highest volume of openings.
How many promotions director jobs are remote?
About 67% of promotions director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though many roles require periodic on-site presence for campaign launches, agency reviews, or in-store activations. Digital and trade promotions roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while event-driven and retail-focused positions typically require more in-person time.
How do you become a promotions director?
Most promotions directors work up through coordinator and manager roles in marketing, brand management, or trade marketing, building hands-on experience with campaign planning, budget management, and cross-functional execution. Earning fluency in analytics tools and taking ownership of end-to-end campaigns early accelerates the path. Demonstrating measurable business impact, not just execution, is what typically triggers promotion into a director-level role.
Can you get a promotions director job with limited experience?
Breaking into a promotions director role with a thin résumé is difficult, but lateral moves from adjacent functions can bridge the gap. Strong candidates have stepped into the title from senior roles in trade marketing, retail marketing, or integrated campaign management where they already owned budget and cross-functional relationships. Highlighting a portfolio of campaigns you led or co-led, even without the director title, matters more than years in any single function.
What does the promotions director interview process look like?
Expect a first-round phone screen focused on your campaign background and budget experience, followed by one or two rounds with marketing leadership and cross-functional stakeholders from sales or retail ops. A final-round presentation asking you to walk through a past campaign or pitch a hypothetical promotional strategy is common. Panels are looking for strategic thinking, vendor management depth, and clear communication of results.
Where can I find and apply to promotions director jobs?
You can find and apply to promotions director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and the industries you want to work in, then apply directly to each listing. All openings are browsable in one place, so you can move quickly on roles that fit.
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